If so, health and care services in Buckinghamshire would like your help to ensure we are delivering the best possible care for our population – which means it is vital we hear from residents who have experienced cancer treatment.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Oxford-Milton Keynes-Cambridge Corridor launched on January 31 in Westminster, with the event including a speech from Buckinghamshire County Council leader Martin Tett.

The NHS Health Check is a health ‘MOT’ for all *eligible adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type-2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions and an NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. Find out more here.

Tax–Free Childcare is for working parents with children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled). Through an online account, for every £8 you pay in, the government will add an extra £2. You can receive up to £2,000 per child. This can be used alone, or with 30 hours to pay for any extra hours.

Many of us want to help our elderly or frail neighbours but we may not always be sure how to go about it, or even whether it’s appropriate. After all, no one wants to seem nosy or interfering, but a few simple steps can make a world of difference to someone who may be reluctant to ask for help themselves.